PERCEPTION BECOMES REALITY...LESSONS TO BE LEARNED AT ALL LEVELS

Lakeland Ledger political columnist Bill Rufty deals with the issue of how perception often becomes reality to many in his weekly writing. He uses a couple of local examples, especially with the 4-1 Polk County Commission vote on a property tax hike last week, to show how it works.

A good piece worth your consideration. Just take out the Polk County references and enter the governmental body or representative of your choice, and it'll read just as well.